FSU QB Tate Rodemaker entering transfer portal, won’t play in Orange Bowl vs. Georgia: Source
Florida State quarterback Tate Rodemaker is planning to enter the transfer portal and won’t play in the Orange Bowl against Georgia, a team source confirmed Monday.
The redshirt junior took over as the Seminoles’ starter after Jordan Travis suffered a season-ending left leg injury against North Alabama on Nov. 18, but was sidelined with a head injury for Florida State’s win over Louisville in the ACC championship on Dec. 2. Freshman Brock Glenn started in his place.
Florida State failed to qualify for the College Football Playoff despite going 13-0 this season. They’ll take on the Bulldogs in the Orange Bowl on Saturday at 4 p.m. ET.
The redshirt junior has two more seasons of eligibility and recognizes he would be wise to explore his options while the Seminoles’ coaching staff continues to pursue more proven transfers. Florida State has brought in Washington State transfer Cameron Ward and Oregon State transfer DJ Uiagalelei for official visits and appears likely to land one of those two targets as the successor to Travis. If Rodemaker wants a better opportunity to be a starter in 2024, it makes sense for him to move on.
What this means for Florida State in Orange Bowl
The Seminoles opened as a 13-point underdog against No. 6 Georgia in the Orange Bowl and are going to have a tough time pulling off an upset without many of their star players. Running back Trey Benson, wide receivers Keon Coleman and Johnny Wilson, tight end Jaheim Bell, defensive end Jared Verse, defensive tackle Fabien Lovett Sr. and safety Akeem Dent have all declared they’re going pro and had already opted out of the Orange Bowl before Rodemaker’s decision.
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